Stormont political vacuum not to blame for increased terror threat –...

The PSNI has warned of the potential of dissidents launching attacks on their officers in Londonderry on Easter Monday.

Labour attack on Sunak ‘not to everybody’s taste’, shadow cabinet mi...

The Opposition has come under fire for a message claiming Rishi Sunak does not think adults convicted of sex assaults on children should be jailed.

Why is Jerusalem such a focus of tension in the Middle East?

Similar tensions in 2021 boiled over into an 11-day Gaza war.

Israel strikes Lebanon and continues to target Gaza Strip

The escalation follows violence in the holy city of Jerusalem.

Woman who died after being hit by car named as boy held on suspicion...

Marcia Grant was described as warm, loving and dedicated.

Tennessee Republicans expel Democrats from state house over guns pro...

Banishment is generally reserved as a punishment for politicians accused of serious misconduct – not as a weapon against political opponents.

Teachers work 54 hours a week on average and most say workload has r...

More than eight in ten teachers believe their job has adversely affected their mental health over the last year, survey suggests.

Grandfather who thought medal was a scam ‘privileged’ to be attendin...

John Anderson, 72, received the British Empire Medal in 2020 in recognition for community work during the pandemic.

What the papers say – April 7

‘Easter getaway chaos’ leads some of Friday’s papers.

Port of Dover Easter travel delays warning sparks fear of chaos at b...

Easter getaway weekend could see further travel chaos at the border after warning of Port of Dover delays.

Lord Speaker warns upper chamber needs more independent peers amid h...

Lord McFall told The Guardian an ‘eagle eye’ must be kept on ensuring the House does not have too many politicians.

Highs of 17C expected on Good Friday in boost for Britons on Easter...

Parts of the UK could enjoy highs of 17C on Good Friday and Easter Sunday could be the warmest day of 2023 so far – but rain is expected on Monday.

Events to be held in Northern Ireland to reflect on Good Friday Agre...

Victims of the Troubles are to gather in Co Down to watch the sunrise.

Events being held in Northern Ireland to reflect on Good Friday Agre...

Victims of the Troubles are to gather in Co Down to watch the sunrise.

Labour doubles down amid criticism of ‘vile’ attack ad against Sunak

The opposition party was accused of ‘appalling’ and ‘debased’ politics after posting the ad on Twitter on Thursday.

Missing teenager’s body recovered from Warwickshire quarry

Toby Burwell had been missing from his Newbold home since February 20.

Israel launches air strikes after rockets fired from Gaza and Lebano...

Tensions have been rising in recent days after Israeli police stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque and beat Palestinians who had barricaded themselves inside.

Teenager dies after being struck by bus in Longford

A technical examination is due to take place on Friday morning by Garda forensic investigators.

Trump faces blame for chaotic withdrawal of US troops from Afghanist...

The White House said Joe Biden was ‘severely constrained’ by Donald’s Trump’s previous decisions.

NI detectives arrest man on suspicion of woman’s murder in Limerick

The body of the woman aged in her 20s was found at a home in Dock Road on Tuesday.